Graphic: Same-sex marriage laws by state

U.S. map shows same-sex marriage laws by state. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenges to California's gay marriage ban and the federal law known as the Defense of Marriage Act.

U.S. map shows same-sex marriage laws by state. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenges to California's gay marriage ban and the federal law known as the Defense of Marriage Act. (Los Angeles Times/MCT)

U.S. map shows same-sex marriage laws by state. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenges to California's gay marriage ban and the federal law known as the Defense of Marriage Act.